Prejudices are what fools use for reason.
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Liberty of thought is the life of the soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Freedom of thought is essential for a fulfilling life.
Voltaire emphasizes the importance of free thought as vital to the essence of human existence. By likening liberty of thought to the 'life of the soul', he suggests that the ability to think freely is foundational to our inner being and contributes to our overall well-being and enlightenment.
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LibertyThoughtSoulFreedomPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of intellectual freedom.
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